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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Mary Novakovich

The best holidays to book for January 2026, from Mauritius to Cornwall

At 556m tall, Le Morne Brabant dominates the beach's backdrop - (Getty/iStock)

Start 2026 as you mean to go on – with a holiday in January. Skiers will have registered the early snow that’s all over the Alps this month, and be hoping that conditions last into the low-season. If it’s tropical heat you’re after, head to the Indian Ocean or the Caribbean sea and sink into the soft sands of Mauritius or Grenada. Central America’s less-visited countries are getting on more people’s radar, so now’s the time to visit.

Stay closer to home on Cornwall’s dramatic Atlantic coast or explore the greenery of the New Forest. If you’re planning a big-ticket adventure, spend nearly three weeks on a leisurely tour of New Zealand’s South Island, or let an expert guide you through Oman’s treasures. Wherever you decide to go on holiday in January, you’ll find some inspiration here.

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